Mr. Speaker. October 1 marks the 360th anniversary of the arrival of the first Polish immigrants in this country. Since that time. Americans of Polish origin have contributed greatly to the achievements of our country. Jamestown. Va.. was the site of the first Polish American home. It was because of the Poles that Jamestown was able to survive and develop into a thriving industrial community. They built glass furnaces. cut down trees for manufacturing. and acted as experts and instructors for the Jamestown residents. The entire history of our country is threaded with accounts of the vital role the Polish American has played in our development.
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